as in to wake
to force (someone or something) to move from a place
The soldiers were rousted from their beds before sunrise.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of roust
The European folk roots of Ferrell's work felt front and center with the arrangement and should roust crowds potentially baking in the sun at Denver's Empower Field at Mile High.
—
Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 22 Mar. 2024
Their combination of sprightly cuteness, small size and determination — they were originally bred to roust badgers — endear them to many.
—Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
That goal appeared to roust the Panthers, who scored twice in the period, yet trailed 3-2 going into the third.
—George Richards, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2023
For the first time in 18 months, Pyle slept in a private room with a locked door and without fear that someone would roust him at night or steal his belongings.
—Chris Serres, Star Tribune, 13 Mar. 2021
See All Example Sentences for roust
Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 22 Mar. 2024
Their combination of sprightly cuteness, small size and determination — they were originally bred to roust badgers — endear them to many.
—Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
That goal appeared to roust the Panthers, who scored twice in the period, yet trailed 3-2 going into the third.
—George Richards, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2023
For the first time in 18 months, Pyle slept in a private room with a locked door and without fear that someone would roust him at night or steal his belongings.
—Chris Serres, Star Tribune, 13 Mar. 2021
See All Example Sentences for roust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roust
Verb
-
What happens in the first minutes after waking can either reinforce those patterns or interrupt them.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
-
That one near the end of the half woke Hall up.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Dormant cancer cells awakening.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Many communities across the Midwest, South, and Northeast awakened Monday to subzero weather.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Its earthy backbone gives it a rousing confidence, while the sweetness makes an indelible first impression.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Fans at Billy Bob’s can expect a night steeped in Red Dirt tradition, rousing singalongs and a setlist that nods to both classic hits and recent triumphs.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Roust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roust. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
